To be able to describe and understand the significance of the ceremony of Infant Baptism within the Christian faith.

Using the examiners’ marking scheme we will how learnhow to comprehensively do this so that you know exactly what is expected of you in the exam

• To be able to list at least two facts for WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and WHY and incorporate them into the examination answer.

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Why?•Joining the Christian Church.

•A rite of passage.

•To immerse, submerge’

•Water onto infants head

•Oil anointed

•Godparents promise to ensure that the child is brought up in the Christian way of life.

•A white garment is often worn- purity

•The priest, Baby, Parents , Godparents, family & friends.

•Is entry into the church/ worshiping community

•Identity & belonging to Christianity

•To become part of a religious community.

•To confirm your identity as a Christian.

• pouring of water symbolises the new spiritual life through the forgiveness of sin

•In a Church.

•Or in a Cathedral.

•At the font [entrance/ entrance into Christianity]

•Takes place a few months after birth

•Most Christian families try to get their child baptised as soon as possible.

•Service takes place on a Sunday

Describe a religious ceremony that welcomes a young baby/child into a faith community [6]

1) Name of religious tradition - Christianity

2) Description of ceremony

•REMEMBER THE 5 ‘W’S

Who?What?Where?When?Why?

HOW DO YOU GET FULL MARKS???

•Study the examiners marking scheme! A01Uses specialist vocabulary extensively and interprets them accurately.

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A relevant statement of information or explanation, which is limited in scope or content.ORMakes simple connections between religion and life. Almost no use of specialist language.

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An accurate amount of basic information or an appropriate explanation of a central. Limited use of specialist language.ORShows informed awareness of the impact of religion on people’s lives. Limited use of specialist language.

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A coherent account indicating knowledge and understanding of key ideas or concepts. Where appropriate, some use is made of specialist vocabulary.ORShows understanding of the relevance or application of religion.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------A coherent account indicating knowledge and understanding of key ideas or concepts. Uses and interprets specialist vocabulary in appropriate context.ORShows understanding of the relevance or application of religion. Uses and interprets a range of religious language and terms in appropriate context.

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A thorough account showing awareness and insight into religious facts, ideas and explanations. Clear and accurate use of specialist vocabulary.OrDemonstrates understanding of different ways in which religion has relevance and application. Clear and accurate use of specialist vocabulary.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------A thorough account showing awareness and insight into religious facts, ideas and explanations. Specialist vocabulary used extensively and interpreted accurately.ORCompetently demonstrates understanding of different ways in which religion has relevance and application. Uses specialist vocabulary extensively and interprets them accurately.

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Write down what you think is specialist vocabulary!

Uses specialist vocabulary extensively and interprets them accurately. [6 mark range]

Vocabulary

Vicar/celebrant

Cleanse

Sins

Font

Rite of passage

Ceremony

Godparents

Water

Baptise

SoulChurch

Purification

Oil [R.C]

Candle

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•WRITE ON THE SHEET WHAT NEEDS TO BE

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Describe a religious ceremony that welcomes a young baby/child into a

faith community [6]1) Name of religious tradition_________________

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Name of religious Tradition_____________________

The religious ceremony I have chosen is a Roman Catholic Baptism. Baptism is a rite of passage, it is an important marked religious stage. Infant Baptism will usually take place early on in a babies life. This is because parents wish their child to become a member of the Christian church [ belong] and to give their baby a name [identity] . Christians believe it washes away initial sin / cleanses their soul. The Baptism takes place on a Sunday, in a church, usually at the font. There are many people present at the ceremony. The priest/vicar/ celebrant, who takes the ceremony, the parents, Godparents, family & friends. The priest has a number of duties to perform. Oil and water are used to represent washing & cleansing the babies sins. The water is poured onto the babies head three times and the oil is rubbed on the chest & once on the head. The Godparents are responsible for the babies spiritual upbringing. They make promises to do this for the baby. Parents often dress their baby in a white garment to represent purity.

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religion!Christianity

Teacher may use this suggested answer as guidance when pupils are assessing